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The Gong Show aims to excite the local community about research happening here in the Faculty of Science at Memorial University!

Student, post-doctoral, and faculty presenters are challenged to pitch their research – jargon-free – in three minutes or less. 

The Gong Show presenter must describe their science in a way that a general audience can understand, and the use of props is highly encouraged!  

If a presenter uses too much jargon, or simplifies their research so much the audience is no longer following, judges and audience members can “gong” the presenter. This will signal the speaker to explain their science more clearly.

Remember: the goal is not to avoid talking about the science – but to try and explain your research in an accessible way!

Check out some examples of science gong shows: 

University of Colorado Gong Show (Project Bridge)
Pint of Science online gong show 

Judges will include local community members and the top undergraduate and graduate/post-doctoral presenters will win cash prizes! 

Awards
Best Presentation
People’s Choice Award

If you have questions, please email seaconf@mun.ca, or visit our FAQ Page.

Presenters

Presenters will be announced once registration closes and the schedule is finalized.